When Emailing a resume, is it good practice to follow up with a phone call to check to see if they got it?

Question

The phone number was not provided, only the hiring manager's name and his company, however, I've found the phone number for the company. By not providing a phone number in the add was he basically saying "don't call me"?

Answer 1

Kind of. You don't want to stalk the guy. Company phone numbers are public information, so there's nothing major wrong with looking it up. I would give it a few days before you call to check up on your e-mail. There is a fine line between just checking and creeping someone out. If you haven't heard in a few days, I would think its okay to wither 1) follow-up with an e-mail. Usually if you e-mail asking if they've considered and/or received it, they will oblige; it saves them time on the phone; or 2) give a call to the company's general line or secretary and ask for the manager. If there is no main line, call the manager but be gracious and thankful when you ask.

Answer 2

I would email a little note thanking the person for taking the time to read your resume, and saying that you are still interested in the position. Make sure all your contact information is included. This way the person hiring knows you still want it, your email brings your name back onto their desk, and it shows that you respect the method they want to be contacted in.

When you send the email, put the little notification on there that will tell you when someone has read your mail. If you still don't get a response after the computer says someone read your mail, Then make ONE phone call. After that, assume they were not interested or the position was filled.

Answer 3

Yes.
When we hire we only provide a 4th line number not our main business number. Im less likely to hire someone pushy enough to "bug" me on my main line. It shows they cant read instructions.
When we are open for email resume's I usually provide a call back number to insure proper delivery of the email.
Since one was not provided I wouldnt call. If you havnt heard from them in 1 week you can email an "Inquiry sheet" basically a form that says.......

I sent you an email last week regarding employment and was wondering if the position has been filled blah blah blah Just letting you know I am still very interested in becoming a part of your company blah blah... Feel free to contact any time at: (XXX) YYY-ZZZZ and so forth.

Good Luck

Answer 4

In a situation like this, I would wait for them to call you..........I am in the process of hiring a new assistant myself, and requested resumes by email, fax and mail. Unless I call to set up an interview, I am far too busy for someone to follow up receipt of the information they provided. I am not being rude, just honest. Wait a week and follow-up via email only, unless you receive a call.

Answer 5

A good idea - especially if you're sending to the hiring manager. Make it a time not just to see 'if you got it' but to answer any questions or initial follow on questions.

The only warning is to give them enough time to read it... wait a day or so after you send it

Answer 6

I hate to say it, but in most cases it is a waste of time. Most online ads will tell you not to call. Only following up by phone if they contacted you first and asked you to send the resume.

Answer 7

Yes, if they do not provide a phone number, its not a good idea to call up. nevertheless, you can definitely put in a follow up mail after a week

Athena

Answer 8

If the ad specifically directed applicants to email their resume, don't call to check on it. Just make sure you type the email address correctly. Otherwise, if you did make an error likely you would get a bounce-back error message.

Answer 9

I is good to do a follow up the let the company know your interested and also to see if your a good candiate for the position. Also keep check to see if the position has been filled

Answer 10

I would never e-mail a resume unless specifically asked to. I would post it and follow with a phone call.